Akwa Ibom State is in Nigeria's South South zone, with its capital at Uyo. Among Nigeria's 36 states it ranks 20th of 36 on population, 9th of 36 on internally generated revenue and 4th of 36 on FAAC allocation. It borders Abia, Cross River and Rivers.
Akwa Ibom State at a glance
| Figure | Value | Rank | Source |
|---|
| Governor | Umo Eno (APC), since 29 May 2023 | | |
| Population | 4,979,400 people | 20th of 36 | National Population Commission / National Bureau of Statistics (via citypopulation.de) |
| Internally generated revenue | ₦100.80 billion (2025) | 9th of 36 | |
| FAAC allocation | ₦67.70 billion (July 2026) | 4th of 36 | |
| Domestic debt | ₦84.85 billion (Q4 2025) | 12th of 36 | |
| External debt | US$55.46 million (Q4 2025) | 31st of 36 | |
| Traditional rulers | 5 rulers (2026) | 14th of 35 | |
| Grid power capacity (installed) | 190 MW (Q1 2025) | 11th of 12 | NERC |
| Grid power capacity (available) | 23.50 MW (Q1 2025) | 10th of 12 | NERC |
| Land area | 6,915 km² | 30th of 36 | Calculated from the state boundary (geoBoundaries) |
| Local government areas | 31 | | |
